Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Portepee Category_Accessories indicating a rank of Admiral

indicating a rank of Admiral

directing a flight of F-105 Thunderchiefs in an air strike against a surface-to-air missile (SAM) site north of Thon Cam Son and west of Đồng Hới

The stock is still mostly proud over the level of the lock plate

Hill is the correct identification

Year of Manufacture: 1833 - converted 1840s-50s

Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Portepee Category_Accessories indicating a rank of AdmiralOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of mid war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the well known firm of E. & F. Hrster, Waffenfabrik (weapons factory). The celluloid grip of this dagger is a nice amber color, the color of aged stained ivory. It has a nice tapered shape, and is tightly wrapped with bullion bound twisted wires. It does show some light staining and wear, and